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An organic substance bound to an enzyme and essential for its activity is

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Isoenzyme
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Coenzyme
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C
Apoenzyme
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Holoenzyme
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Solution

The correct option is B Coenzyme
Cofactor is a non protein part of the enzyme. It can be metal ions or the organic chemical. The cofactors which are organic chemicals are known as coenzyme. These are loosely attached to the apoenzyme. The tightly bound coenzymes are prosthetic group.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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